Audria R.
2/2/17
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Homework questions and answers
Reading Check on 214 - What formed the islands of the West Indies?
Many of the West Indies islands are part of a chain of mountains formed by underwater volcanoes.
Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies?
Tourism and farming are the major industries, they grow things such as sugar cane, bananas, coffee, and tobacco. The sunny weather and beautiful beaches attract millions of tourists.
Reading Check on 217 - Where was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies?
The first European settlement was by the Spanish at Hispaniola.
2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?
The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies are the Greater antilles, Bahamas and Puerto Rico
3. History- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.
The Spaniards, English, French, and Dutch influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.
4. Government- How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
Cuba is different because it is the only Full-Blown Communist country in the Western hemisphere and has survived the breakup of Soviet communism